What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6714?

CVE-2024-6714 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-6714?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-6714. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-6714?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-6714. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ubuntu Desktop Provision CVE-2024-6714

HIGH

External Control of File Name or Path (CWE-73)

2024-07-23 security@ubuntu.com

Privilege Escalation Ubuntu Desktop Provision

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 23, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-73. An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision. Version information: version 0.1.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.